Best The Bebop Beat Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:52:26

3M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) 1:29:02

4M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…

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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) 52:48

5M ago52:48

52:48

This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…

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Legal Drug (with Asher Sofman) 58:18

6M ago58:18

58:18

Covers all three volumes of Legal Drug by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …

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The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman) 1:19:24

7M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Covers all of the original The Poe Clan series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar t…

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Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive) 1:02:00

8M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

This episode discusses all volumes (1-5) of Juline by Narumi Kakinouchi. When you think "shojo manga," you typically don't think "ninjas." But that's just a stereotype, and we're here to defy stereotypes. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, talk about Juline, a manga series from animator…

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Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) 59:54

9M ago59:54

59:54

We discuss the two shojo manga versions of Cowboy Bebop: Cowboy Bebop by Hajime Yatate [Sunrise staff] and Cowboy Bebop: Shooting Star by Cain Kuga Ask an anime fan above the age of 30 what their favorite anime is, and chances are high they'll say Cowboy Bebop. The music, the animation, the mood — it's iconic. And then there are the two shojo manga…

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The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5] 1:45:56

9M ago1:45:56

1:45:56

This episode discusses all volumes (1-8) of The Vision of Escaflowne by Katsu Aki The Vision of Escaflowne is the anime that got Shojo and Tell host Ashley into anime. It sparked one of only a handful of great obsessions in Ashley's life. It's probably the reason this podcast exists at all. Katsu Aki's shonen manga version of the story is..... not …

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Preview Guide 6: Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage 18:49

10M ago18:49

18:49

Wondering if you should pick up Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage by Ueji Yuho? Ashley and Asher discuss the first volume of this new manga published by Yen Press, in which Lord Hades has been shot by one of Eros' arrows and thus is fated to fall in love. But not without a lot of hijinks happening first, harem manga style. This is a short review of Lor…

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 2 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:50:17

1y ago1:50:17

1:50:17

This episode discusses volumes 8–15 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi has gone from ritual sacrifice to acting queen, but she's still working to gain the respect of members of beastkind. In this episode about the back half of Tomofuji's series, Mackenzie from Mac Loves Manga and Shojo and Tell host Ashley break …

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 1 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:39:45

1y ago1:39:45

1:39:45

This episode discusses volumes 1–7 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi goes from ritual sacrifice to acting queen consort in the span of only a few volumes. The real problem? She's a human living among beastkind, hiding the secret of the part-human beast king while trying to win over the hearts and minds of people…

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Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen) 1:25:10

1y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Discusses all of the manga Codename: Sailor V by Naoko Takeuchi. Before there was Sailor Moon, there was Sailor V. Or... maybe? Is that how the timeline lines up? Well, anyway. We're continuing our journey with the Sailor Guardians by discussing the prequel/sequel/???? to Sailor Moon, which is all about Minako/Sailor Venus. Minako superfans Honey a…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 2 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:29:14

1+ y ago1:29:14

1:29:14

This episode discusses the second half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. We're back to talk about the Infinity, Dream, and Stars arcs of the beloved Sailor Moon series. Now that all the Sailor Guardians are here, Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Anne LaRose, who runs the Shojo Power blog analyzing Sailor Moon, reveal their vastly different fa…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:28:46

1+ y ago1:28:46

1:28:46

This episode discusses the first half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. It's our 100th main episode(!!), so we finally suck it up and cover one of the biggest shojo series of all time: Sailor Moon. To start off, Shojo & Tell host Ashley makes a shocking confession, which Anne LaRose, who runs the site Shojo Power dedicated to analyzing Sa…

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Clamp School Detectives (with Asher Sofman) 1:26:59

1+ y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

A discussion about all three volumes of CLAMP School Detectives by CLAMP. We're rounding out the unofficial Clamp School trilogy with CLAMP School Detectives, which is actually a shojo series! Nokoru, Suoh, and Akira (from Man of Many Faces) make up the elementary student council representatives at Clamp School, and they're determined to help any m…

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Duklyon: CLAMP School Defenders (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #4] 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

A discussion about the two-volume series Duklyon: CLAMP School Defenders by CLAMP. Another two-volume shonen gag manga from CLAMP, an even sillier and shorter Shojo & Tell episode than usual. The CLAMP School Defenders Kentarou Higashikunimaru and Takeshi Shukaido are trying to protect the institution from the Imonoyama Shopping District Associatio…

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Man of Many Faces by CLAMP (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #3] 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

A discussion about the two-volume series Man of Many Faces by CLAMP. This is a two-volume gag manga about a gentleman thief who's in elementary school named Akira. He has two moms who look identical to each other. He's part of the Clamp School Detectives. He's in love with a kindergartener named Utako. It might be one of the best romantic relations…

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Alice 19th (with Chika and Giana from Shoujo Sundae) 1:32:24

1+ y ago1:32:24

1:32:24

This episode discusses all seven volumes of Alice 19th by Yuu Watase. Sisters Alice Seno and Mayura Seno end up falling for the same handsome boy, Kyo, and their fight for his affection threatens to destroy the whole world. That's a bit of an oversimplification, but the general gist of Watase's Alice 19th. Chika and Giana from the podcast Shoujo Su…

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Twinkle Stars (with Colleen from Colleen's Manga Recs) 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

This episode discusses all of Twinkle Stars by Natsuki Takaya Welcome, hoejos, to the first Shojo and Tell episode of 2023, with special guest Colleen. We're here to discuss Natsuki Takaya's TWINKLE STARS, which is the only series Takaya has completed since she finished this little series called Fruits Basket. (That is, aside from Furuba spinoffs.)…

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Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (with Ellie from Religiously Nerdy) 1:18:44

2y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

This episode discusses all volumes of Wotakoi by Fujita. Gather 'round, gamers, and let you freak flag fly, fujoshi: Wotakoi is the lighthearted, reassuring read all otaku need. It follows six young adults as they navigate fandom and romance, to hilarious, heartwarming effect. Ellie from the Religiously Nerdy podcast joins to discuss our three main…

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Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (with Asher Sofman) 45:55

2y ago45:55

45:55

Covers all 4 volumes of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san by Honda. Ever wanted to know what it's like to work in a bookstore? Well, your friendly neighborhood bookseller, Honda-san, has some funny stories to share and will teach you about wholesalers. Oh, and Honda's a skeleton. Of course. Honda relays many hijinks at their Kin*kuniya or B**k*ff in …

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Marmalade Boy (with Lucy from CLAMPcast) 1:55:12

2y ago1:55:12

1:55:12

Discusses all eight volumes of Marmalade Boy by Wataru Yoshizumi. Marmalade Boy is a quintessential shojo that has it all: Swingers! Step-sibling romance! Student-teacher relationships! And it does it all in a fast-paced eight volumes. In this episode, Lucy from the CLAMPcast podcast and Shojo & Tell host Ashley answer a ton of listener questions, …

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Absolute Boyfriend (with Asher Sofman) 1:14:56

2y ago1:14:56

1:14:56

This episode discusses all six volumes of Absolute Boyfriend by Yuu Watase. The Ashes are back to do a compare and contrast between two shojo heavyweights, Yuu Watase and CLAMP. Last episode we covered Chobits even though it's a seinen series, partially because we're determined to read every CLAMP series, and partially because we knew Absolute Boyf…

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Chobits (with Asher Sofman) [Seinen Exception #2] 1:41:10

2y ago1:41:10

1:41:10

This episode discusses all eight volumes of Chobits by CLAMP. We're continuing our journey through CLAMP with their most provocative, perverted, and problematic series yet: The sci-fi series Chobits, where personal computers (persocoms) take the form of cute high school girls with cat ears. Hideki, peak schmuck boy, finds a free one in the trash, a…

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Love Com (Lovely Complex) Pt. 2 (with Loyola Rankin) 1:39:12

2y ago1:39:12

1:39:12

This episode discusses volumes 9–17 of Love Com by Aya Nakahara. We're back with a walkthrough of the highs and lows of the second half of Love Com, where we no longer see height. Height means nothing when it comes to true love. (Or... does it?) Ashley and Loyola discuss the appearance of Kohori, how Otani and Risa broke up (!!) then got to back to…

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Love Com (Lovely Complex) Pt. 1 (with Loyola Rankin) 1:36:31

2y ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Discusses volumes 1–8 of Love Com by Aya Nakahara. Ashley and Loyola are here to discuss the first half of the romantic comedy Love Com, aka Lovely Complex, which is the romcom that all other romcoms should aspire to. We gush about how cute Risa and Otani are, the impeccable comedic timing, the emotional levity that hits home, and so much more. Loy…

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The Story of Saiunkoku (with Dee of Josei Next Door) 1:23:29

2y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Discusses all 9 volumes of The Story of Saiunkoku, written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura. ASHLEY: I'm like, 'I could have been a better person if I'd read [The Story of Saiunkoku] 10 years ago.' DEE: That's how we should have ended the no spoiler section! 'Read this manga, it will change your life.' In this episode, we're going to his…

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Flower in a Storm (with Asher Sofman) 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

Wife and husband duo Ashley and Asher are back to talk about the short comedic manga Flower in a Storm. While neither would say they really loved the story of rich-boy Ran going after super-strong Riko, Ashley, at least, thinks it shows lots of promise from the author, and is a funny parody of mid-2000s shojo manga tropes. But the real standouts ar…

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Planet Ladder (with Asher Sofman) 1:17:55

2+ y ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Covers the entire series of Planet Ladder by Yuri Narushima. Wife and husband duo Ashley and Asher discuss the wild ride that is PLANET LADDER. They're not quite sure what happened, but they both know Bambi is the best. Also, there's a giant chicken. Surely you want to know more? REFERENCES Planet Ladder is out of print. It was published by TokyoPo…

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Shortcake Cake Pt. 2 (with Olive St. Sauver) 1:27:58

2+ y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

A discussion of volumes 7–12 (the second half) of Shortcake Cake by Suu Morishita. Ashley and Olive are back to process what the heck happened in the back half of Morishita’s series. They discuss Rei and Riku's family drama, Riku and Ten and Chiaki’s relationship (how is Riku not canonically confirmed bi??), the use of tension in Morishita's works,…

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Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat 1:09:24

2+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, The Bebop Beat, to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop. Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game! Mentions this week: TV-Y7 FV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_Guidelines Cowboy Andy is Batman Backstreet's Back, al…

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Shortcake Cake Pt. 1 (with Olive St. Sauver) 1:14:49

2+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

This episode covers volumes 1–6 of Shorkcake Cake by Suu Morishita (that's the first half). The duo that makes up Suu Morishita burst onto the English manga scene in recent years with Shorkcake Cake and A Sigh of Affection. In this episode, Shojo & Tell host Ashley and manga reviewer Olive discuss what makes SCC a breath of fresh air, from Ten's ki…

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Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

47:31

This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui. We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest! Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game! This week we introduce …

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Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land 2:06:08

2+ y ago2:06:08

2:06:08

This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)! Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next! Mentioned in this episode: Batman the Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14 Unearthed Arcana - ht…

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Wild Horses - The First Playtest 1:40:23

2+ y ago1:40:23

1:40:23

This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses! Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play! Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a comment and a review to let us know! Mentioned in this episode: Space Shu…

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Howdy in a Goodbye Way 1:01:03

2+ y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

We've reached the end of the dream, space cowfolks. This podcast was envisioned as a companion to Cowboy Bebop, and with no more live action episodes on the way, it's time to say Howdy (in a Goodbye Way). Jamie, Lauren, and Angela look back on the journey by interviewing each other. We've had a wonderful time hunting bounties, meeting brilliant cre…

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Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine This week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/) Would you be interested in a de…

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The Bebop Multiverse ft. Billy Tringali 1:31:31

2+ y ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Cowboy Bebop, our favorite anime of all time, is a masterpiece. No matter what you think of the live action version, the original will always be there. This IP affects other media, pop culture, merchandise, and art. How have fan communities been permanently changed? What can we learn from the past year? What happens now? Join us on a journey throug…

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Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

52:24

This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves. Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list. It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry. While you're here, why not leave us a review? Or two? Mentioned in this episode: Improv's "Game of the S…

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Supernova Symphony ft. André Nemec 1:59:56

2+ y ago1:59:56

1:59:56

WHY is the live action Cowboy Bebop LIKE THIS?! We've reached the end of the Netflix series, and we aren't holding back! Lauren and Jamie catch their white whale by interviewing showrunner André Nemec. These are (likely) his last words on Cowboy Bebop EVER, so tune in as he explains major creative choices like Julia, Ed, and what we're missing out …

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Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush 1:07:44

2+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend Cole Rush! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms. Let's kick the beat! Two articles for Cole! What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&D We’re In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution For more follow @ColeRush1…

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Blue Crow Waltz ft. Molly Moriarty 1:14:45

2+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Cowboy Bebop brings us a flashback episode this week, where we get all of our questions answered, from "How did Spike meet Julia" to "Vicious shaves WHERE??" Plus, we welcome our youngest-ever guest to the studio: Molly Moriarty, who played original Netflix character Kimmie Black.By The Bebop Beat

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Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This week we're joined by Jesse from the excellent Sudden But Inevitable podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans. Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro! Mentioned in this episode: Sudden But Inevitable Jesse on Twitter Con Air Shut Up and Sit Down - The Teach F…

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Cowboy Bebop: The Comic Series ft. Dan Watters 52:56

2+ y ago52:56

52:56

If you're hungry for more Cowboy Bebop stories, check out the latest from Titan Comics! With the help of writer Dan Watters, we chase down a brand new bounty with suspiciously good luck. Expect a full review of issue 1 from Lauren and Jamie, plus our hopes and predictions for the rest of the 4-part comic book miniseries.…

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My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty 1:00:35

2+ y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Happy Valentine's Day! This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine. Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting! Mentioned in this episode: Check out our Twitch streams on Wednesday nights @ wufireGotPower Goose Goose …

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Sad Clown A-Go-Go ft. Javier Grillo-Marxuach 1:36:12

2+ y ago1:36:12

1:36:12

LET'S PARTY! Pierrot Le Fou just might be the most memorable episode of Cowboy Bebop, and we were shocked to see it adapted for live action on Netflix. We go to our happy place this week with Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who not only wrote this episode, but also brings stories from his incredible career on LOST, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and …

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After Hours (with Asher Sofman) [Seinen Exception #1] 59:58

2+ y ago59:58

59:58

We discuss all three volumes of After Hours by Yuhta Nishio. Welcome to the club. Emi knows nothing about dance music. Kei is a DJ with manic pixie dream girl energy. Emi gets sucked into Kei's world in this series that's basically a 101 lesson in EDM. "Isn't this a seinen manga?" Yes, yes it is. But Shojo & Tell host Ashley has a soft spot for the…

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Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own 43:15

2+ y ago43:15

43:15

In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft! This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime. So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by! Mentioned in this epi…

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Galileo Hustle ft. Allan Poppleton 1:26:41

2+ y ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Our guest this week is known for kicking a lot of ass! Stunt Coordinator Allan Poppleton is in the studio with a behind-the-scenes look at Cowboy Bebop's biggest fights, including his work with John Cho post-injury. Galileo Hustle is Lauren and Jamie's favorite live action episode, so saddle up for a great time. ...After you call your mom and tell …

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Jupiter Jazz (Part 1 and 2) - Space Lonely ft. Meg and Jack 1:07:18

2+ y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Meg and Jack stop by to talk Jupiter Jazz and Space Loneliness. Along the way we discuss handling sensitive topics at the table (no flirting with Lijo!) and adding a little bit of style (dice) and fashion. All this and more in this EX+ rated session with our ttrpg family members! Mentioned in this episode: TV Tropes - Bury Your Gays Dimension 20 - …

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